Hua Lianying had a vague premonition of what was to come, her heart pounding wildly. Yet, she could not break free from her bonds, and her mouth was so tightly gagged that she could not emit a single sound.
She slumped in the carriage, struggling to lift her head to look at Xiao Mingyu, who sat composedly opposite her. Her eyes were red-rimmed and moist, the picture of extreme misery.
Xiao Mingyu’s gaze lingered on her face for a brief moment before he slowly spoke. "I am taking you to the Yan family today not to end your life, but to force you to humble yourself. Remember, whether it is kneeling, slapping your own face, or anything else, you are to do exactly as you are told. Making Miss Yan vent her anger is of the utmost importance."
Chapter 69